Forever Sunshine ASN, RN

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    didn't call doc for something significant

    Forever Sunshine replied to youngnewnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Did you receive any write up for this? Either way let it go.. and next time if your gut tells you to call the doctor. call the doctor. If you aren't sure.. ask another nurse whether to call or
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    Narc counting

    Forever Sunshine replied to 3quarters's topic in General Nursing

    Offgoing nurse reads from the narc book. Patients name. drug.. and number of pills remaining. Oncoming nurse counts the drugs from the
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Honestly I don't even remember the names. What bugs me the most is they didn't even use proper telephone etiquette. The conversation went like this... Them- "ER..." (no hello.. or good evening or...
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Right we do.. but we need an exact diagnosis of what they are admitted with. and that does change sometimes when they are sent to the ER. I'm not sharing what I said to them but I did mention
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    Ok, this one hasn't been done in a while....

    Forever Sunshine replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Dammit I should have thought of that name. I always cracked up laughing in A&P whenever the word "phalanges" was said. lol Nobody knew what I was laughing at
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    Ok, this one hasn't been done in a while....

    Forever Sunshine replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Oh I'd be figured out pretty quickly
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    That is not how you address one on the telephone.. *vent*

    Forever Sunshine replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They were sent out at 2pm. This was at 8pm. And when asked the admitting diagnosis and time admitted it was like I was asking the woman for money or something
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    Ok, this one hasn't been done in a while....

    Forever Sunshine replied to FancypantsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Mine is my name in a "holier than thou" way. Actually thinking of changing my username. Can't think of anything
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    Body Vac

    Forever Sunshine replied to BoopetteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    If a resident has a skin tear.. for
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    How do I get around to LIKING changing an ostomy bag?

    Forever Sunshine replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    Have everything ready( 2 trash bags, new colostomy supplies, washcloths and soap and water etc) and prepared so the filled bag comes right off into a trash bag. Clean and dry the site. Apply the new...
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    "Code Gray Certification"

    Forever Sunshine replied to walkdanielle's topic in General Nursing

    Ours is Dr. Strong too. I don't even think we have a Code Gray. But at the hospital I used to volunteer at it meant a stroke. I wouldn't be any good in these Dr. Strong situations. I'm 5'0 on my tippy...
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    Body Vac

    Forever Sunshine replied to BoopetteRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think my CNAs would like to use something like this. I don't think my residents would like it either. It would take too long to clean, and just our luck we would be out of bleach or the...
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    Why is LTC so hated

    Forever Sunshine replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your post just baffles me and I am quite insulted by it. I shortened it to the things I want to share my opinion on. The other stuff I just don't have any comment on. CNAs work their asses off but so...
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    I love my residents!

    Forever Sunshine replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    lol.. and then when they spit the chocolate pudding/pill mixture onto your pants.. it doesn't look good. so whenever i give an unpredictable resident meds in chocolate pudding.. spoon in the mouth.....
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    How to help my CNAs

    Forever Sunshine replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't correct them either. We have a lady who when she has to go.. "Oh my .. I have to pee." She goes on her own but announces it to the entire world.
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    Held Coreg w/ BP of 100/55

    Forever Sunshine replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I would have held it. If the B/P was lower such as systolic below 90.. then I would call the
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    is 3rd shift inevitable for new nurses?

    Forever Sunshine replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in General Nursing

    I work 2nd shift now. I've also worked 3rd shift for a bit. I don't feel its good for a new grad to work 3rd shift right off the bat. Work either 1st or 2nd if you can. Then once you have more...
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    Need to share this...

    Forever Sunshine posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I bought this Daily Rip a page off Calender at Borders. Each day there is a different anecdote about nursing. Today's is cute. And I need to share it with you all because.. we all have a resident...
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    How to help my CNAs

    Forever Sunshine replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sometimes the residents do say "I have to go potty." Sometimes some of them say it too
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    How do I orentate someone when...

    Forever Sunshine replied to WittySarcasm's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh I love training new nurses. Because I(with good intentions) put them to work! Thats what they are here for right? (Yes I've been working for over a year and I've trained 2 already) My theory is.....
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    Patients "waiting to die"

    Forever Sunshine replied to RescueNinja's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had a resident pass who basically was waiting to die for a couple of weeks. I gave her the first dose of ordered ativan and whispered into her ear, "Its ok to go." And she passed the next...
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    How to help my CNAs

    Forever Sunshine replied to SneakySnake's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I went straight to LPN. I was never a CNA. So basically the CNA duties I learned on the job. I will toilet 1 assists or help a CNA with a 2 assist or someone who needs a lift machine. I will not use a...
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    How common is it at your facility to do an overtime shift?

    Forever Sunshine replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

    I find working my 2-3 8 hour shifts a week is plenty for me. I will pick up extra shifts if someone needs coverage.. in advance. My days off are my days off. I can't be stretched too thin. I love my...
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    How many hours can a nurse work.

    Forever Sunshine replied to kappykatlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I worked a 16 hr shift once. (I volunteered to stay.) I left in the morning and I could barely drive home. When working long shifts you really have to stand up for yourself.. you are no good to...
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    Administering Capsules

    Forever Sunshine replied to nurs3ros3's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Chocolate pudding has been my lifesaver when giving meds to confused